New nano-SIM format standardized, 40% smaller than micro-SIM

. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) announced on Friday a new standardized SIM format for mobile devices. The new nano-SIM cards will be 40% smaller than the current smallest SIM card design, micro-SIMs, and will measure 12.3 millimeters wide by 8.8 millimeters high and 0.67 millimeters thick. Several companies including Motorola, Nokia, RIM, and Apple had conflicting opinions regarding the design for the proposed nano-SIM standard, but Apple's design was ultimately chosen according to unconfirmed reports.

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